William Schloo

William Schloo of Doylestown, died on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at his home. He was 91.

Bill was the husband of Doris Vogel Schloo.

Born in New Britain at the family home on Creek Road, he was the son of the late Hillburn and Edith Naigle Schloo.

Bill was raised in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia and graduated from Olney High School.

He proudly served his country during World War II, serving in the Pacific with the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He worked as a draftsman for Philadelphia Electric Company, having worked his way to becoming a registered professional engineer. Bill retired from PECO after 32 years.

During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, garage saling, spending time with his family and friends, and being active in his church. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, working on his tractors and maintaining the family home.

In addition to his wife, Doris, he is survived by his children, William H. Schloo (Linda), Betsy L. Schloo, M.D., Donna L. Longaker (Reed), and Sheryl L. Patterson (Arnold); and eleven grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, William D., Thomas, Rachael, Rayna, Kelcie, Jacob, Amanda, Aaron and Byron. Also surviving is his sister, Jane Kolmus (Russ). He was preceded in death by his sister, Ada Reese, and her husband, Ben.

Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at New Britain Baptist Church, Route 202 and Tamenend Avenue, New Britain, where the family will receive guests from 10 a.m., until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, New Britain. Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home

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